Hey Everyone. I just learned of this forum. Great to be here. I am having my sleeve surgery on Tuesday (Aug 5th). I am single, live alone, have a small dog. The doctor said there was no issue with my coming home alone after surgery, and that I could even walk the dog (only a short distance to start). My sisters are all up in arms and want me go to one of their homes for the first week after surgery. I really just want to be at my own home. Looking for some input to help alleviate my sisters' concerns.

I went post-op alone, although friends and family did call to check on me. The only real difficulty was getting up easily from bed or the recliner the 4th and 5th days after surgery (when I was at home), but it was actually easier than my ventral hernia repair last year.

Before surgery, I just made sure I was stocked up on all the necessary post-op supplies (Gas-X, Isopure, laxative, Protein powders, almond milk, popsicles, and so on so I wouldn't have to ask anyone to get me something from the store.

I was actually fine with driving (without pain meds) by the 5th day after surgery (my second day home).

Surgery is at 730 Tuesday morning. Have to be at the hospital by 630. Had a good day--Mass, mani/pedi, then this evening I had a massage. Feeling good. Thank you for all your input on recovery at home alone. Will check in after I get home from the hospital.

I hope all is well. It will get better.

I recently moved back in with my mom and all I had her do with my surgery was drive me home from the hospital, I did everything else by myself. Made my own shakes, if I wanted to drive anywhere I did it. I only needed 1 painkiller the entire time and that was the first day, after that I was fine. I may as well have been alone for as much help as I utilized. She even took the time off just in case, and it was unnecessary for sure.